Authorities in Nepal have begun easing curfew restrictions across several districts in the country's southern plains as the security situation improves following nearly a week of unrest. Harmony rallies have also been organised to promote peace and communal unity.
Normalcy is gradually returning to Nepal's southern plains after days of unrest prompted local administrations to impose curfews in several districts. On Saturday, authorities relaxed curfew restrictions in multiple areas of Sunsari, Dhanusha and Siraha districts while urging residents to continue following prohibitory orders and maintain communal harmony.
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Key Highlights
Nepal has eased curfew restrictions in several districts of the southern plains.
The restrictions were relaxed after nearly a week of unrest in Sunsari district.
Harmony rallies were organised to promote communal peace and unity.
Curfew has been lifted in parts of Sunsari, Dhanusha and Siraha districts.
Golbazar in Siraha district remains under curfew due to earlier violence.
Local administrations in Nepal's southern plains have started lifting curfew restrictions after assessing that the law and order situation has improved following nearly a week of unrest that began in Dewanganj and Kaptangunj in Sunsari district.
As part of efforts to restore normalcy, harmony rallies were organised across several parts of the southern plains to encourage unity and strengthen communal peace among residents.
On Saturday, authorities lifted the curfew in 10 local levels of Sunsari district, as well as in the Janakpur area of Dhanusha district. Curfew restrictions were also removed in Lahan municipality of Siraha district.
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Why It Matters
The gradual easing of restrictions signals improving stability in Nepal's southern plains after days of unrest. Restoring peace is crucial for resuming normal economic activity, ensuring public safety and maintaining communal harmony in one of the country's densely populated regions.
However, authorities have continued the curfew in Golbazar, Siraha, where violent clashes earlier in the week caused significant security concerns.
According to the Sunsari District Administration, curfew was lifted in designated areas including Itahari, Ramdhuni, Inaruwa, Duhabi, Bhokraha Narsingh, Koshi, Gadhi, Dewanganj, Harinagar and Barju from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. While movement has been allowed, prohibitory orders remain in force until 5:00 p.m. local time to prevent any fresh disturbances.
Officials said the overall situation is steadily improving but appealed to citizens to cooperate with authorities, comply with restrictions and avoid activities that could disturb public order. The administration also warned that anyone violating the prohibitory orders would face legal action under Nepal's prevailing laws.
What's Next?
Local authorities will continue monitoring the security situation before deciding whether to fully withdraw prohibitory orders. Police and district administrations are expected to remain on alert while peace-building initiatives and harmony programmes continue across affected areas.
